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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,665.79, 452,090.44 and 114,575.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,665.79, 452,090.44 and 114,575.23 is: 171,707.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,665.79 : 452,090.44 = 114,575.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,665.79/452,090.44 = 114,575.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,665.79x = 452,090.44 × 114,575.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,665.79x = 51,798,366,143.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,798,366,143.80/301,665.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,707.79

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